Hitch-22: A Memoir
Hitch-22: A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens is an illustrated edition published by Twelve on June 3, 2011, featuring 448 pages in English. This memoir presents a candid exploration of Hitchens’ life, tracing his journey from childhood in Portsmouth to his influential years in Washington, D.C. The narrative captures his experiences, including personal relationships, political activism, and the complexities of his character, offering insights into the life of a prominent intellectual and journalist.
Readers will find a blend of humor, reflection, and critique as Hitchens recounts his encounters with various figures and ideologies. The memoir delves into themes of political activism and the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States, while also addressing the friendships and conflicts that shaped his worldview. This edition serves as a detailed account of Hitchens’ thoughts and experiences, making it a significant addition to the understanding of his contributions as a political writer.
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“If Hitchens didn’t exist, we wouldn’t be able to invent him.” ―Ian McEwan
A stylish new paperback edition of HITCH-22, the incendiary memoir of a brilliant contrarian and one of Hitchens’ most wry and provocative works.
In this timeless and candid memoir, Hitchens re-traces the footsteps of his life to date, from his childhood in Portsmouth, with his adoring, tragic mother and reserved Naval officer father; to his life in Washington DC, the base from which from he would launch fierce attacks on tyranny of all kinds. Along the way, he recalls the girls, boys and booze; the friendships and the feuds; the grand struggles and lost causes; and the mistakes and misgivings that have characterised his life.
HITCH-22 is, by turns, moving and funny, charming and infuriating, enraging and inspiring. It is an indispensable companion to the life and thought of our pre-eminent political writer.
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